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You want 24 cores. Here are some options, and prices as of Jan 2014.Basics
For each option:
- Each
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- proc (processor) is 6 cores. 4 total procs
- More cores/
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- proc are available, but much more expensive. (Ex. An 8 core proc is twice the price.)
- Each option has a total of 128GB RAM. And 4TB of HD storage over 2 hard drives.
Spec's selected to allow an apples-to-apples price comparison, not because of a "sweet spot" for each scenario, and not necessarily "fitted" to your research needs. That is to say you
- You may need to adjust the final specs, once you select a top-level option.
Top-level options | Cost | Price analysis | Notes |
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Typical compute cluster nodes | $5.4K $5K | Getting 24 cores on chips procs spread over 2 computers represents good value. | 4 chipsprocs, 2 on each of 2 motherboards. |
Single computer, rack-mount. | $8.5K | To get similar power merged into a single system, pay extra: | 4 chipsprocs, but on one single motherboard. Those chips procs are twice the price. |
Singe computer, desktop (but noisy and hot!) | $9.5K | In addition to above upgrade costs: | Again, 4 chipsprocs, but on one single motherboard. Those chips procs are twice the price. |
Does not include
Anything other than "the box".
- May also need UPS ($170), network cabling and switch ($100 or less)- not much else.
Base data
- $410 for each 6 cores chip, 2-capable.
- $890 for each 6 cores chip, 4-capable.
- $1,600 for each 8 cores chip, 4 capable.
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